3M 3007 Charge-Collection Solar Tape Tin Plated Copper Foil Tape for Solar Panel Fabrication
Product Description
3M Charge-Collection Solar Tapes are made from tin-plated copper foil with acrylic-based, pressure sensitive adhesives used in thin film solar applications requiring z-axis conductivity. These tapes can be applied at high speeds using automation equipment.
Since there is no curing required (as with liquid conductive adhesives) they allow for high productivity during panel manufacturing. The 3M Bus Tape (1007N) is not z-axis conductive and it is used as a bus tape for routing charge in thin film panels.
3M 3007 Charge-Collection Solar Tape consists of a 1-ounce tin-plated deadsoft copper foil backing and an electrically conductive pressure- sensitive adhesive. This single-coated foil tape.
Structure
Tin-Plated Copper 1.4 mil (0.035 mm) |
Conductive Acrylic Adhesive 0.9 mil (0.023 mm) |
Tin-Plated Copper Release Liner 1.3 mil (0.050 mm) |
Features
- Excellent conductivity
- Deadsoft copper with corrosion resistant tin-plating
- Excellent high-temperature adhesive shear properties
- PET release liner
- 3M Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3007 is available in standard and custom widths and lengths:
- Standard widths: 4 mm (0.157″),6.35 mm (0.25″), 194 mm (7.64″)
- Standard lengths: 66 m (216′)
Applications
3M Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3007 is designed for use as a charge collector or bus within a thin- film solar panel. The adhesive was formulated to undergo the vacuum lamination process typically used in the manufacture of solar panels.
Datasheet
Properties |
Typical Values |
Conductive Adhesive |
0.9 mil (0.023 mm) Acrylic |
Backing Thickness |
1.4 mil (0.035 mm)Tin-Plated Copper |
Total Thickness (Backing and Adhesive) |
2.3 mil (0.058 mm) |
Release Liner |
1.3 mil (0.050 mm) 1-side si-coated PET |
Color |
Silver (tin) |
Temperature Process (short term vacuum lamination) |
320°F (160°C) |
Adhesion to Steel1 |
1.61 lb/in (0.28 N/mm) |
Liner Release |
11 g/in |
Breaking Strength1 |
34 lb/in (60 N/cm) |
Electrical Resistance Through Adhesive2 |
<0.002 ohm |
Flame Retardency3 |
Pass |
1 Test Method ASTM D-1000
2 Mil-Std 202 Method 307 (5 psi over 1 in2 surface area).
3 UL510 Flammability
Shelf Life
To obtain best performance, use this product within 24 months from date of manufacture.
Storage Conditions
Store under normal conditions of 50°F to 80°F
(10°C to 27°C) and less than 75% relative humidity
in the original carton.